Welcome from the Headteacher

I am delighted to welcome you to our school. We are a vibrant and dynamic learning community for children aged 11-18. Our specialism in Performing and Visual Arts complements and enriches our offer. Our curriculum has been described by Ofsted as “innovative and engaging” right through to our thriving Sixth Form, and we offer extensive opportunities for students including established links with world class organisations and educational trips, visits and workshops which enhance their learning experience and contributes to their success.

I am delighted to report that many of our students have achieved excellent results. Our A Level pass rate is 100% with 76% achieving A-C passes. 71.3% of students studying BTECS achieved distinction or distinction star passes. Fantastic progress yet again has been made by many students. We are especially proud of students’ achievement in English with 77% achieving A*-C grades, 15% above the national average, with several students making over 5 levels of progress (3 levels is the expected progress from Key Stage 2 to 4).
We have recently been ranked 5th best school in England for the value added measure (student progress between Key Stage 2 and GCSE). Our flourishing Sixth Form is going from strength to strength, with 100% pass rate at A Level. We are now looking forward to an exciting future in our state-of-the-art new building, providing an outstanding learning environment and facilities from September 2014.

Our enthusiastic staff are genuinely committed to ensuring each student reaches their full potential. Visitors to our school frequently comment on the positive, family-like atmosphere where each child is known, nurtured and challenged as an individual.

This website will give you a taste of what is on offer at our successful, happy school. To really appreciate ‘The Norwood Factor’, we strongly encourage you to visit and experience the school for yourself. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Denise WebsterHeadteacher